Watching England scramble for positives after losing to Ireland will never not be enjoyable – The Irish Times
This will never not be enjoyable. When the planet burns to ashes and the ice-caps melt into the…
Ireland have a major blind spot – here’s how England are primed to exploit it and cause a Six Nations shock in Dublin
In 1983-84, the legendary Willie John McBride had a disastrous one-season spell as Ireland head coach. McBride was…
Ireland face tough task for third Six Nations in a row against Antoine Dupont-inspired France – The Irish Times
Time was when the old Five Nations used to kick-off within three or four weeks of Christmas Day.…
Ireland capable of kicking on from patchy autumnal campaign, says Farrell – The Irish Times
Maybe this team have raised expectations excessively. Maybe we expect too much of them as a result. Maybe…
While Australia lost its identity, Ireland were making all the right moves – The Irish Times
There is a double celebration at the Aviva today. The 150th anniversary of the IRFU and the Wallabies’…
Joe Schmidt’s detail with be devilishly difficult to counter but Ireland can still win – The Irish Times
Joe Schmidt’s return to Dublin will guarantee a laser focus during this week’s Ireland training at the high-performance…
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 52-17 win over Fiji – The Irish Times
Discipline Ireland dominated possession and as a result Fiji spent a great deal of time defending but it…
Live: Ireland 52 Fiji 17
Funny enough day all round. Ireland ran in eight tries, which is not to be sniffed at. But…
Jamie Osborne matching talent with hard work to earn Ireland game time – The Irish Times
“I thought he was immense. He has really stepped up.” Ireland head coach Andy Farrell didn’t couch his…
Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu in line to make Irish debuts – The Irish Times
The uncapped duo of 21-year-old Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy and 24-year-old Ulster backrower Cormac Izuchukwu are set to…
Thomas Clarkson ‘can’t help but feel happy’ after memorable Ireland debut against Argentina – The Irish Times
It was one of the curiosities about last Friday night’s win over Argentina. One replacement prop came on…
Have teams figured out Ireland’s attack? – The Irish Times
Ireland won ugly against Argentina while England once again produced an at times scintillating performance, only to lose…